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WEDNESDAY January 19, 2000 Volume 28, Issue 18 Opinion Are cell phones really hazardous to your health? 4 jnside the Quad Cutting corners? Learn how to shop smart 8 Special Bridal Page See what's new in bridal trends this year 10 Outside the Quad "Hurricane" a whirlwind of cliches 12 Sports Check out this week in UVSC sports 14 Marketplace Classifieds a plethora of important information! 16 l -.in ymw.il .Ni.l'ii.jjvn.!-.'u-w t" " . , .' v. f" f r- "It is not because things are difficult that we don't try them. It is because we don't try them that they are difficult."- Senecca: An ice climber braves the altitude and "icy" conditions while venturing into the slippery slopes of Bridal Veil faJIs. Speaking of bridal issues, don't miss the Bridal Fair held next Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the UVSC ballroom. Human Rights: revisiting Y Danielle White "A" NetXNews Desk Editor In tribute to Human Rights Day and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the Utah Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Judicial System and the Simon Wiesenthal Center will be holding a conference to discuss hate crimes in Utah this week. f.r jr""" WEEKEND WEATHER 39 19 LOW 39 HIGH 19 LOW Friday Partly cloudy, another dreary day on lap Saturday Exactly the same asyesterday M ii li V The Utah Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Judicial System, a national organization committed to educating and promoting tolerance, released a report illustrating recommendations on how to recognize and reduce hate crimes. The report urges community leaders to take responsibility for emphasizing individuals to become aware of their prejudices and to be pro-active in cracking down on hate-motivated crimes of violence. In a conference held at Weber State University last summer it was reported that there was a universal denial of the existence of racial intolerance in Utah and failure to acknowledge it as a serious problem. In hopes to remedy such mentalities, state lawmakers photo by jon igiehari are meeting to pro star-' 47 39 HIGH LOW Sunday 7(7n)s creep up. but look for rain In the valley I f , ki, ;-' v1 fallev State ('ullese King's dream pose legislation that would make Utah hate crime statutes stricter, specifically regarding juvenile offenders. "It is important for a young person to face the legal consequences of his or her actions," the report says. "But communities also should work to develop successful intervention and education programs." Enforcement officials say that of the 8,000 hate crimes reported to law enforcement in the US in 1998, only 66 were reported in Utah, and that can mean one of twothings--that either Utah doesn't have a serious problem with race-related violent crimes or that people are hesitant to report occurrences of such, thinking it ludricious and futile. "This report is really not the end. Hopefully it is just the beginning," said US District Attorney Paul Warner. "If leaders deny that it happens, there is no way to have an honest dialogue with people in the community to deal with it," he said. UVSC is also recognizing Human Rights Day by holding various conferences to aid See Hunan Rights CONTINUED on pg. 7 INSIDE "Supernova" anything but super - This soap-opcra space odyssey falls flat with its melodramatic plot andless-than-stellarcast. See page 12 INSIDE Girl Power The Wolverine Women continue their climb to the top in the national rankings while the men drop a big one at home. See page 13 Radioactivity eliminates predictability in science VT Amy Dozier ?A( NetXNews Reporter Last Thursday night, Jan. 13-William Evenson, professor of physics at BYU, secretary treasurer of forum on history of physics for the American Physical Society and editor of the History of Physics Newsletter for the American Physical Society- kicked off the "Great Thinkers of the 20th Century" lecture series with his forum on "The Discovery of Radioactivity and Randomness in Nature". Professor Evenson's lecture paid homage to Antoine Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie, and Pierre Curie-three people who single handedly opened the doors for nuclear science, medicine, power, and weapons. The lecture dealt with the discovery and development of radioactivity, the people behind the discovery, and it's effect on science today. "It rocked the foundations of the way we understand the world," said Evenson. "It did away with the precise predetermined predictability in science." Evenson recently returned from a Fullbright Scholar program in Germany where he gave similar lectures. Yet, last Thursday the lecture was not meant for scientists alone-it was meant for the public. Evenson touched on scientific issues and explained the discoveries of Becquerel and the Curies simply and concisely. He also shared numerous pictures on an overhead projector and spent a lot of time on the personal lives and history of each of the scientists. Scott Abbott, director of integrated studies and Ethics Center board member, said, "We wanted speakers that would be able to j explain the most important ideas (of the 20th century) to a general audience." j The lecture series, "Great I Thinkers of the 20th Century-Ideas that Have Changed Our World", is j Covey to speak at f Amv Oozier "A" NetXNews Reporter Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will be at UVSC on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at noon in the Ragan Theater to receive the "Excellence in Education" award and speak for the "Excellence through Education" lecture series. Covey will be the third recipient of the "Excellence in Education" award and the sixth sieaker for the "Excellence through Education" lecture series, founded by the ASUVSC. Nate Oldham, student vice president of academics, said Covey was selected for his extensive track record in higher learning. Stephen Covey received an MBA from I larvard and a doctorate at Bngham Young University as well as a number of honorary doctorates. Covey was a professor of organizational behavior and business management at BYU, where he also served as director of university relations and assistant to BYU president. Covey, P5 u '. c .i M -' - - being sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics and the Department of Philosophy. The . Ethics Center Board organized the series in order to educate and involve the public with UVSC. It is an eight part series consisting of one lecture per month "during the spring and fall semesters of 2000. A diversity of subjects were chosen for the lectures in order to attract a wide range of participants. Last Thursday's forum dealt with physics. For the rest of spring semester there will be lectures dealing with literature, political philosophy, and ecology. In February Leslie Norris, writer in residence at BYU, will be speaking about the poet Dylan Thomas and the new life he has given to language. The following forum, in March, will be given by Bruce Landsman, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Utah. He will speak on "How John Rawls' A Theory of Justice has changed political philosophy". John Rawls, a political philosopher, was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 1999. His books are known for being read and discussed not only by philosophers but also by political scientists, economists, and legal theorists. In April the final lecture for this semster will be given by Michael P. Cohen, professor of eng-lish at Southern Utah University, and he will speak on John Muir. John Muir was a naturalist, writer, conservationist, the founder and president of the Sierra Club, and is often called "Father of our National Park System". The lectures and speakers for fall semester have not yet been determined; however, the Ethics Center Board meets weekly to discuss such matters and has been accepting suggestions from a number of interested faculty. Each lecture will be held at 7:00pm, in the student center, on the second Wednesday of the month. UVSC lecture series founder of the former Covey Leadership Center, now co-chairman of Franklin Covey Co. has taught millions of people all over the world for more than thirty years. UVSCSA invites the public and all students to attend Covey's award presentation and speech. , A Coveted role -Covey shares his wealth of knowledge to help others. INSIDE Special Bridal Fair Section It's the biggest day of your life and the details are crucial. Check out whats hot and what's not in this special to The College Times. See page 10

WEDNESDAY January 19, 2000 Volume 28, Issue 18 Opinion Are cell phones really hazardous to your health? 4 jnside the Quad Cutting corners? Learn how to shop smart 8 Special Bridal Page See what's new in bridal trends this year 10 Outside the Quad "Hurricane" a whirlwind of cliches 12 Sports Check out this week in UVSC sports 14 Marketplace Classifieds a plethora of important information! 16 l -.in ymw.il .Ni.l'ii.jjvn.!-.'u-w t" " . , .' v. f" f r- "It is not because things are difficult that we don't try them. It is because we don't try them that they are difficult."- Senecca: An ice climber braves the altitude and "icy" conditions while venturing into the slippery slopes of Bridal Veil faJIs. Speaking of bridal issues, don't miss the Bridal Fair held next Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the UVSC ballroom. Human Rights: revisiting Y Danielle White "A" NetXNews Desk Editor In tribute to Human Rights Day and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the Utah Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Judicial System and the Simon Wiesenthal Center will be holding a conference to discuss hate crimes in Utah this week. f.r jr""" WEEKEND WEATHER 39 19 LOW 39 HIGH 19 LOW Friday Partly cloudy, another dreary day on lap Saturday Exactly the same asyesterday M ii li V The Utah Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Judicial System, a national organization committed to educating and promoting tolerance, released a report illustrating recommendations on how to recognize and reduce hate crimes. The report urges community leaders to take responsibility for emphasizing individuals to become aware of their prejudices and to be pro-active in cracking down on hate-motivated crimes of violence. In a conference held at Weber State University last summer it was reported that there was a universal denial of the existence of racial intolerance in Utah and failure to acknowledge it as a serious problem. In hopes to remedy such mentalities, state lawmakers photo by jon igiehari are meeting to pro star-' 47 39 HIGH LOW Sunday 7(7n)s creep up. but look for rain In the valley I f , ki, ;-' v1 fallev State ('ullese King's dream pose legislation that would make Utah hate crime statutes stricter, specifically regarding juvenile offenders. "It is important for a young person to face the legal consequences of his or her actions," the report says. "But communities also should work to develop successful intervention and education programs." Enforcement officials say that of the 8,000 hate crimes reported to law enforcement in the US in 1998, only 66 were reported in Utah, and that can mean one of twothings--that either Utah doesn't have a serious problem with race-related violent crimes or that people are hesitant to report occurrences of such, thinking it ludricious and futile. "This report is really not the end. Hopefully it is just the beginning," said US District Attorney Paul Warner. "If leaders deny that it happens, there is no way to have an honest dialogue with people in the community to deal with it," he said. UVSC is also recognizing Human Rights Day by holding various conferences to aid See Hunan Rights CONTINUED on pg. 7 INSIDE "Supernova" anything but super - This soap-opcra space odyssey falls flat with its melodramatic plot andless-than-stellarcast. See page 12 INSIDE Girl Power The Wolverine Women continue their climb to the top in the national rankings while the men drop a big one at home. See page 13 Radioactivity eliminates predictability in science VT Amy Dozier ?A( NetXNews Reporter Last Thursday night, Jan. 13-William Evenson, professor of physics at BYU, secretary treasurer of forum on history of physics for the American Physical Society and editor of the History of Physics Newsletter for the American Physical Society- kicked off the "Great Thinkers of the 20th Century" lecture series with his forum on "The Discovery of Radioactivity and Randomness in Nature". Professor Evenson's lecture paid homage to Antoine Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie, and Pierre Curie-three people who single handedly opened the doors for nuclear science, medicine, power, and weapons. The lecture dealt with the discovery and development of radioactivity, the people behind the discovery, and it's effect on science today. "It rocked the foundations of the way we understand the world," said Evenson. "It did away with the precise predetermined predictability in science." Evenson recently returned from a Fullbright Scholar program in Germany where he gave similar lectures. Yet, last Thursday the lecture was not meant for scientists alone-it was meant for the public. Evenson touched on scientific issues and explained the discoveries of Becquerel and the Curies simply and concisely. He also shared numerous pictures on an overhead projector and spent a lot of time on the personal lives and history of each of the scientists. Scott Abbott, director of integrated studies and Ethics Center board member, said, "We wanted speakers that would be able to j explain the most important ideas (of the 20th century) to a general audience." j The lecture series, "Great I Thinkers of the 20th Century-Ideas that Have Changed Our World", is j Covey to speak at f Amv Oozier "A" NetXNews Reporter Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will be at UVSC on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at noon in the Ragan Theater to receive the "Excellence in Education" award and speak for the "Excellence through Education" lecture series. Covey will be the third recipient of the "Excellence in Education" award and the sixth sieaker for the "Excellence through Education" lecture series, founded by the ASUVSC. Nate Oldham, student vice president of academics, said Covey was selected for his extensive track record in higher learning. Stephen Covey received an MBA from I larvard and a doctorate at Bngham Young University as well as a number of honorary doctorates. Covey was a professor of organizational behavior and business management at BYU, where he also served as director of university relations and assistant to BYU president. Covey, P5 u '. c .i M -' - - being sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics and the Department of Philosophy. The . Ethics Center Board organized the series in order to educate and involve the public with UVSC. It is an eight part series consisting of one lecture per month "during the spring and fall semesters of 2000. A diversity of subjects were chosen for the lectures in order to attract a wide range of participants. Last Thursday's forum dealt with physics. For the rest of spring semester there will be lectures dealing with literature, political philosophy, and ecology. In February Leslie Norris, writer in residence at BYU, will be speaking about the poet Dylan Thomas and the new life he has given to language. The following forum, in March, will be given by Bruce Landsman, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Utah. He will speak on "How John Rawls' A Theory of Justice has changed political philosophy". John Rawls, a political philosopher, was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 1999. His books are known for being read and discussed not only by philosophers but also by political scientists, economists, and legal theorists. In April the final lecture for this semster will be given by Michael P. Cohen, professor of eng-lish at Southern Utah University, and he will speak on John Muir. John Muir was a naturalist, writer, conservationist, the founder and president of the Sierra Club, and is often called "Father of our National Park System". The lectures and speakers for fall semester have not yet been determined; however, the Ethics Center Board meets weekly to discuss such matters and has been accepting suggestions from a number of interested faculty. Each lecture will be held at 7:00pm, in the student center, on the second Wednesday of the month. UVSC lecture series founder of the former Covey Leadership Center, now co-chairman of Franklin Covey Co. has taught millions of people all over the world for more than thirty years. UVSCSA invites the public and all students to attend Covey's award presentation and speech. , A Coveted role -Covey shares his wealth of knowledge to help others. INSIDE Special Bridal Fair Section It's the biggest day of your life and the details are crucial. Check out whats hot and what's not in this special to The College Times. See page 10